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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

It seems there is a bit of controversy in London, judging from what i have seen I'm surprised headlines aren't screaming "who has the most fabulous print." or "who can blind an audience with a printed fabric?"

So have designers taken it a little too far?. . . . . there are definitely a few cases of "don't try this at home" but as a majority the words utter brilliance describe the printed fiasco that's taking over the catwalks at London Fashion Week .

Here's a selection of 'what i think' are stand outs from the show so far . . .

ASHISH

Ashish Gupta always makes an entrance and this collection is none other than show stopping. It seems his signature style of sequins, glamour and sportswear has been inspired by the work of the late Henri Matisse.

Ignoring the impracticality of turning your shoe into a vase, i honestly think it compliments the designs perfectly.

MARY KATRANTZOU

Energetic, bold and feminine is the words id use to describe Marys collection. I love her use of mustard and blue throughout the range. Due to my googeling abilities, it has been reported that it took 5 people to carry the finale dress (bottom right hand picture) backstage before the show and had to be sewed onto the model after she was already finished with hair and makeup. Sounds like bloody hell to me, but alas . . the end product - AMAZING!!

BASSO AND BROOKE

Intergalactic prints stirred the catwalk creating an electric feel for front rowers at the Basso and Brooke show. Flowy dresses and structured blazers took to stage accompanied by contrasting prints embodied with a purple and orange consistency. I feel like i have taken a step into the world of science fiction and i love it!

Sunday, September 18, 2011

On Friday night i had the utmost pleasure of attending the delightful boutique Izabel + Sebastian once again for the launch of a new and exciting project . . . . "Fashwein"

Leah and her brother Reese are the brains behind the new and exciting global project and are gathering creative minds to join their wine-making team. Izabel + Sebastian skyped all the way to Germany to get to the lowdown., so whats it all about? .....

Here's a small introduction . . .

Whats so exciting about this project is WEcan be involved by simply being the taste testers. Izabel + Sebastian will be sent samples directly from the source and will hold events during the process where the lucky attendees will help modify the wine. If your not from Brisbane don't panic! simply contact Fashwein and Izabel + Sebastian through facebook and reserve a case of fashwein at your own leisure.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Last night i had the pleasure of attending the most delightful little shoe shop situated on James Street to celebrate the spring summer 2011 launch of Tom Gunn shoes. . . . and that's not the most exciting part. For the first time designers Gabrielle Thompson and Shannon Gunn are off too show their new collection in the big city of . . . . NEW YORK!

Now that deserves a celebration. Their journey will start at the famous "Capsule" trade-show, were they will be united with other australian designers including FLANNEL, Stolen Girlfriends Club and myPetsQuare to showcase their beautiful new range for 3 days.